
Category: Urology for Women
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Is Interstitial Cystitis More Common in Women?
Interstitial cystitis (IC), now more frequently referred to as bladder pain syndrome (BPS) due to evolving understandings of the condition, is a chronic condition causing…
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How Female Athletes Can Prevent UTIs
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a frustratingly common issue for many women, but they pose a particularly significant challenge for female athletes. The demands of…
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Can Sexual Trauma Lead to Urinary Issues in Women?
Sexual trauma is a deeply personal and often devastating experience with far-reaching consequences. While the emotional and psychological impacts are frequently recognized—anxiety, depression, PTSD—the physical…
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How to Reduce Bladder Inflammation in Women
Bladder inflammation, often manifesting as cystitis, is a frustratingly common issue for women. Its symptoms – frequent urination, a burning sensation during urination, pelvic discomfort,…
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Can UTIs Be Caused by Allergies in Women?
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are incredibly common, particularly among women, often causing discomforting symptoms like burning sensations during urination, frequent urges to go, and abdominal…
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Safe Intimacy Tips for Women With Urinary Pain
Urinary pain during or after intimacy is an unfortunately common experience for many women, yet it’s often shrouded in silence due to embarrassment or a…
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Do UTIs Affect Women’s Hormones?
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are incredibly common, particularly among women. Many experience them as an inconvenient nuisance, but recurring UTIs can significantly impact quality of…
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Are Women With PCOS More Likely to Get UTIs?
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are incredibly common, particularly among women. Most women will experience at least one UTI in their lifetime, often recognizing the frustrating…
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How Often Should Women Be Screened for UTIs?
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are incredibly common, particularly among women, leading many to wonder about the appropriate frequency of screening. The discomfort – burning sensations…
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Why Women Feel More Pressure With UTIs Than Men
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are notoriously unpleasant, causing discomfort ranging from mild irritation to debilitating pain. While UTIs affect people of all genders, they disproportionately…